Indian banking's digital drive is looking increasingly bright for banking correspondents

If you thought only senior citizens would be relieved by the Haryana government’s Old Age Samman Allowance, you are mistaken. Some younger people are pleased as well. Like Acchiram, 44. A banking correspondent (BC), he is one of the over 20 lakh agents who fan out into the nooks and corners of India where bank branches don’t reach. Engaged by banks, they collect people’s small-value deposits, help them process application forms and even assist